A user is upgrading a desktop computer that is primarily used for video editing and gaming. They frequently work with large files and require the fastest possible data access from a hard disk drive (HDD) to reduce load times. Which of the following specifications is the MOST important for achieving this performance goal?
A higher spindle speed, measured in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), allows a hard drive's read/write heads to access data on the platters more quickly. For performance-intensive tasks like video editing and gaming, a 10,000 RPM drive offers significantly faster data transfer rates and lower latency compared to a 5,400 RPM drive. While form factor (2.5-inch vs. 3.5-inch) affects the physical size of the drive, it is the spindle speed that is the primary indicator of performance among these options.
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